Date of Award
Spring 2024
Degree
MS
Advisor
Thomas Masterson, PhD
Abstract
This thesis investigates the effects of U.S. immigration policy changes in 2017 on labor market dynamics, examining both the immigrant and native-born populations. The study is motivated by the significant socio-political shifts under the Trump administration, which introduced measures like the Public Charge Rule, adjustments to the H-1B visa process, and threats to the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). These policy changes provide a unique opportunity to analyze their impact on the U.S. labor market, offering insights critical for policymakers and scholars. The research specifically aims to explore how these immigration policies have influenced employment opportunities, wage levels, and labor force composition. Utilizing data from the Current Population Survey (CPS) from 2015 to 2019, the study employs advanced econometric models to assess changes in labor market outcomes pre- and post-policy implementation. The findings are expected to contribute to the academic discourse on immigration's economic impacts and aid in the formulation of informed immigration and labor policies. This analysis not only deepens the understanding of policy impacts on labor dynamics but also provides evidence-based insights that could influence future policy directions.
Access Control
Open Access
Recommended Citation
Tarshi, Noor Jahan, "Examining the relationship between immigration and labor market dynamics in the United States before and after policy changes of 2017" (2024). Theses - Graduate Programs in Economic Theory and Policy. 52.
https://digitalcommons.bard.edu/levy_ms/52